Commercial Van Law May Be Revised

PEMBROKE PINES — A city ordinance that now forbids commercial vans with large signs from being parked in the open in residential areas may be amended so the owners can park in their driveways.

The commission has instructed the city administration to consider revising the law to allow the vans to be parked in driveways as long as the owners cover the signs.

Under the current ordinance, commercial vehicles may be parked in carports or garages.

At a commission meeting two weeks ago, about six members of Pipe Fitters and Air Conditioning Local 725 complained that enforcement of the ordinance prevented them from parking their commercial vans at home.

Many of the van owners were given tickets, and they said that continued enforcement could put their jobs in jeopardy. Most of the men are refigerator and air-conditioning repairmen on call 24 hours a day, and thus need their vehicles at home at all times.